I. STRATIOMYID:^ 



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green markings (Oxycera), or large flies with conspicuous reddish color- 

 ing {Ephippium). Antennte at the utmost with only a short terminal 

 style. Scutellum usually Avith a pair of marginal spines. 



The Clitellarince hardly form a subfamily distinct from the 

 Stratiomyince, but I have followed Brauer in separating them. 



5 (2) Small cross-vein present (fig. 85), and consequently the upper 



branch of the postical vein never quite touching the discal 

 cell. 



6 (7) Antennffi without any terminal style or arista, or at the utmost 



with a short one. Discal cross-vein as usual connecting the 

 discal cell with the stem of the cubital vein. 



Steatiomyin^ (p. 127). 



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Fig. Sb.—Slratiomyspotamida 9. x 4. 



Large or moderately large flies, colored black, or black and yellow, 

 or black and green. Discal cell small; anterior veins crowded to- 

 gether, but the exterior and posterior veins faint and often incomplete. 

 Abdomen broad and flattened. Scutellum (practically) ahvays_ with a 

 pair of marginal spines. Antennae with a long annulated third joint. 



Fio. 80.— .Sacjfws iridatms ?. 

 X 30. 



7 (6) Antennae with a long thin subapical arista (fig. 86). Discal cross- 



